Good guard play from the likes of Peyton Siva, left, kept Louisville from being caught by Mason Plumlee and Duke on Sunday.

Good guard play from the likes of Peyton Siva, left, kept Louisville from being caught by Mason Plumlee and Duke on Sunday.

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Duke guard Seth Curry (30) tries to pass the ball against Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. Duke won 85-63 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Duke guard Seth Curry (30) tries to pass the ball against Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Quinn Cook #2 of the Duke Blue Devils drives against Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Quinn Cook #2 of the Duke Blue Devils drives against Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts to ocntrol the against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half against Gorgui Dieng #10 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the Louisville Cardinals during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts to ocntrol the against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half against Gorgui Dieng #10 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the ... more

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) comes down with a rebound between Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) and Rasheed Sulaimon, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) comes down with a rebound between Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) and Rasheed Sulaimon, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college ... more

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes up with a layup past Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes up with a layup past Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) and Wayne Blackshear (20) react during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) less

Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) and Wayne Blackshear (20) react during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts as he coaches against the Duke Blue Devilsduring the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts as he coaches against the Duke Blue Devilsduring the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

Duke guard Seth Curry (30) tries to pass the ball against Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. Duke won 85-63 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Duke guard Seth Curry (30) tries to pass the ball against Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, ... more

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes up with a layup past Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes up with a layup past Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

Duke guard Quinn Cook (2) goes up with a shot against Louisville's Chane Behanan (21), Wayne Blackshear (20), and Gorgui Dieng, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) less

Duke guard Quinn Cook (2) goes up with a shot against Louisville's Chane Behanan (21), Wayne Blackshear (20), and Gorgui Dieng, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals drives for a shot attempt in the second half against Ryan Kelly #34 and Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals drives for a shot attempt in the second half against Ryan Kelly #34 and Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest ... more

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski directs his team during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Louisville in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski directs his team during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Louisville in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP ... more

Photo: Michael Conroy, Associated Press

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals is held up by assistant coach Kevin Keatts as they celebrate with teammates after they won 85-63 against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals is held up by assistant coach Kevin Keatts as they celebrate with teammates after they won 85-63 against the Duke Blue Devils during the ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts to ocntrol the against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half against Gorgui Dieng #10 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the Louisville Cardinals during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Mason Plumlee #5 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts to ocntrol the against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half against Gorgui Dieng #10 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the ... more

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) comes down with a rebound between Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) and Rasheed Sulaimon, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) comes down with a rebound between Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) and Rasheed Sulaimon, right, during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Kevin Ware #5 of the Louisville Cardinals talks with teammate Luke Hancock #11 as Ware is tended to by medical personnel after he injured his leg in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Kevin Ware #5 of the Louisville Cardinals talks with teammate Luke Hancock #11 as Ware is tended to by medical personnel after he injured his leg in the first half against the ... more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Pitino (C) of the Louisville Cardinals huddles up with his players after Kevin Ware #5 injured his leg in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. less

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Pitino (C) of the Louisville Cardinals huddles up with his players after Kevin Ware #5 injured his leg in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the ... more

Michigan 79, Florida 59ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines and teammate celebrate their 79 to 59 win ovewr the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

Michigan 79, Florida 59
ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines and teammate celebrate their 79 to 59 win ovewr the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines and teammate celebrate their 79 to 59 win ovewr the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines and teammate celebrate their 79 to 59 win ovewr the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Matt Vogrich #13, Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 and Spike Albrecht #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate their 79 to 59 win over the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Matt Vogrich #13, Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 and Spike Albrecht #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate their 79 to 59 win over the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after shooting a three poniter in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after shooting a three poniter in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA ... more

Michigan 79, Florida 59Michigan guard Nik Stauskas reacts after making a 3-point shot against Florida during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Michigan 79, Florida 59
Michigan guard Nik Stauskas reacts after making a 3-point shot against Florida during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, ... more

Michigan head coach John Beilein and players including Jon Horford (15) react against Florida during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Michigan head coach John Beilein and players including Jon Horford (15) react against Florida during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, ... more

Photo: David J. Phillip, Associated Press

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Florida players Michael Frazier II (20), Casey Prather (24) and Scottie Wilbekin (5) watch the big screen during the first half of a regional final game against Michigan in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Florida players Michael Frazier II (20), Casey Prather (24) and Scottie Wilbekin (5) watch the big screen during the first half of a regional final game against Michigan in the NCAA college basketball ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a three pointer in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a three pointer in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Caris LeVert #23 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots over Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Caris LeVert #23 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots over Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's ... more

Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) shoots past Florida's Kenny Boynton (1) and Mike Rosario (3) during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) shoots as Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) defends during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) shoots as Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) defends during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Mitch McGary #4 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Mitch McGary #4 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the first half against the Florida Gators during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at ... more

Michigan's Nik Stauskas reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half of a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Michigan's Nik Stauskas reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half of a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, ... more

Florida's Patric Young (4) and Michigan's Mitch McGary (4) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Florida's Patric Young (4) and Michigan's Mitch McGary (4) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) shoots as Florida's Casey Prather (24) defends during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) shoots as Florida's Casey Prather (24) defends during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, ... more

Michigan's Jordan Morgan (52) and Florida's Patric Young (4) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Michigan's Jordan Morgan (52) and Florida's Patric Young (4) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines drives between Scottie Wilbekin #5 and Kenny Boynton #1 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines drives between Scottie Wilbekin #5 and Kenny Boynton #1 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots ovre Will Yeguete #15 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots ovre Will Yeguete #15 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Nik Stauskas #11 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots a three point shot over Mike Rosario #3 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. less

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 31: Nik Stauskas #11 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots a three point shot over Mike Rosario #3 of the Florida Gators in the first half during the South Regional Round Final of the 2013 ... more

Michigan guard Caris LeVert (23) blocks a shot by Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5)during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Michigan guard Caris LeVert (23) blocks a shot by Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5)during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in ... more

Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) shoots as Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) and Nik Stauskas (11) defend during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) shoots as Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) and Nik Stauskas (11) defend during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March ... more

Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead, left, takes a shot against Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas and Amir Williams, top, during the first half of the West Region Final of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 29, 2013, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Travis Heying/Wichita Eagle/MCT)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Cleanthony Early #11 of the Wichita State Shockers celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Cleanthony Early #11 of the Wichita State Shockers celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA ... more

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Head coach Gregg Marshall of the Wichita State Shockers holds up the West Regional Trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Head coach Gregg Marshall of the Wichita State Shockers holds up the West Regional Trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 ... more

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Carl Hall #22 of the Wichita State Shockers holds up the West Regional Trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Carl Hall #22 of the Wichita State Shockers holds up the West Regional Trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's ... more

Wichita State players react from the bench during the second half against Ohio State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) less

Wichita State players react from the bench during the second half against Ohio State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP ... more

Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press

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